Using the Internet in the Industrial Painting Industry

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Using the Internet in the Industrial Painting
Industry
Getting Online
What technology investments must we make to
survive. let alone thrive?
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Presentation Objectives

• Overview of
• General Overview of Hardware, Software, and the
  Internet
• Methods of Connecting to the Internet
• An Introduction to Browsers, Search Engines and
  E-mail
• A Brief Overview of Online Tools and E-Commerce

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Components of Information System

Hardware
Software
Networks
Internet
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Hardware

• A computer and the physical devices that make up
  a computer system

• Hard Drive

• Processor

• Random Access Memory (RAM)

• Monitor

• Back Up System

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Software

• SYSTEM SOFTWARE -
• Control the computer and runs the application
  programs and utilities.
• Examples utilities, operating system, virus
  scanning software, Backup

• APPLICATION SOFTWARE -
• A program that helps the user accomplish
  specific task.
• Examples word processing, spreadsheets,
  accounting software,

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Networks

• Network - a system of computers interconnected
  by telephone wires or other means in order to
  share information.
• LAN - Local Area Network
• NT/Server
• Virtual Private Network (VPN)
• Wireless Network
  
• LAN NT/SERVER VPN
  
  

WIRELESS
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INTERNET

• The Mother of all Networks
• An interconnected system of networks that
  connects computers around the world via the
  TCP/IP protocol (Transmission Control Protocol /
  Internet Protocol).

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INTERNET

• INTRANET
• Is a network belonging to an organization that
  is accessible only by the organizations members,
  employees, or other authorized users. Secure
  intranets are now the fastest growing segment of
  the Internet because they are much less expensive
  to build and manage than private networks.

• EXTRANET
• Is a private network that uses Internet
  protocols and the public telecommunication system
  to securely share part of a businesss
  information with suppliers, vendors, partners,
  customers, or other businesses. An extranet can
  be viewed as part of a companys intranet that is
  extended to users outside of the company.

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Internet Access Requirements

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Client Applications (email)
Internet Service Provider (AOL, MSN)
Communications Protocol (TCP/IP, Modem Software)
Computer Operating System (e.g., Microsoft
Windows)
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Methods of Connection
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www.com

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Browsers
Search Engines
Websites
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E-Mail

• Youve Got Mail
• A system for sending and receiving messages
  electronically over a computer network
• Benefits
• Attaching Files
• Opening E-Mail Attachments
• Finding E-Mail Addresses
• E-Mail Etiquette

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Online Resources

• Learning Sites
• Industry Sites
• New Projects RFPs
• BITS
• (Best Information Technology Secrets)

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Online Tools

• E-Commerce
• Collaboration
• Bidding

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E-Commerce

• Purchasing On-line
• Auctions
• Catalogs
• Reverse Auctions

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Collaboration Tools

• Definition
• Benefits
• Examples

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Online Bidding

• Online Plans Specs
• E-Solicitations- RFQ
• Estimations
• Take Offs

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Key Benefits

• Improves processes while working within the
  existing workflows of GCs, subs, and suppliers
• Streamlines information flows
• Simple - in terms of concept and of system use
• Fast industry leading plan download times
• Flexible - can be used for both public and
  private work
• Provides greater access to work
• Saves time (increased productivity)
• Saves money (increased profit)